Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from July 24 at 8 p.m. to July 28 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
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Strickland Secures Provisions To Improve Air Travel
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (July 20, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her provisions to modernize airport management systems, improve public transit access to airports, support FAA employees, and create aviation career pathways for veterans were included in the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act that passed the House. […]
Partnership with Follett Brings New Campus Retail to UW Tacoma
University of Washington Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, WASH. – A new collegiate store will soon join the busy cluster of shops and restaurants along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, serving the UW Tacoma campus and surrounding community. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange recently announced that an agreement has been signed between UW Tacoma and Follett Higher Education. […]
The DuPont City Council July 25 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on July 25 (1 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here. NOTICE: The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023 at 6 pm has been canceled.
Cantwell Bill to Spur Economic Development in South Puget Sound Passes Committee
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Yesterday (July 19, 2023), during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs business meeting, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act introduced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) passed the committee unanimously. The legislation would take into trust a little over 17 acres of land currently owned by […]
Obituary Notices – July 22, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Daniel Lamont Jackson; Josephine “Josie” M. LaFayette; Lynn Taylor. Powers Funeral Home: Elijah Wilbur Hunton Hill Funeral Home: Gerald Lynton Sweet. Gaffney Funeral Home: Elizabeth Juul Breen; Dolores “Dolly” Marie Hagan.
Staying the course
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Piece County Village project and with the Council currently considering legislation regarding shared housing development regulations next week, I thought this would be a good time to provide you an update. As you may recall, the Village is based on the Austin-based […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 21 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s July 21 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Help us name our plaza on Motor Ave.
The City of Lakewood is looking to officially name its plaza located on Motor Avenue SW that fronts the historic Lakewood Theatre. The plaza was redeveloped in 2019 to create a community gathering space in the city’s downtown business district. Since its completion the city has hosted numerous events on the site, including its popular […]